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Portable pulling tool

US7850145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims
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Filing dateApr 5, 2007
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66D3/006
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A portable pulling tool is provided including an integrally formed one-piece gear case for positioning all of the gear train components. The gear train includes a combination of helical gears and a differential planetary gear unit in a unique configuration. A motor control system is provided to automatically shut off the motor when a predetermined current load is detected. A multi-segment LED is provided to indicate to the user the amount of load that is being applied.

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